Today's Flooring News

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Women Want Texture While Men Focus on Function

Plainview, NY, April 29--Michael Payne, design guru and host of HGTVs Designing for the Sexes, recently presented a marketing talk to 120 designers, architects and builders.

Auction Process Hurts Forbo’s Sales

Eglisau, Switzerland, April 29--In the first quarter of 2005 Forbo said its business suffered considerably from the effects of the auctioning process.

And, Now There’s Sports Flooring for the Home

Chambersburg, PA April 29--The ideal floor for many sports activities according to American Micro Industries is Toughsport Rubber Flooring.

Pennsylvania Wood Flooring Plant Gutted by Fire

Troy Township, PA, April 29--A fire Thursday destroyed one of Barefoot Flooring's two plants in Troy Township, causing approximately $1.5 million in damage.

Foamex Sells Rubber and Felt Carpet Cushion Busine

Linwood, PA, April 29--Foamex International Inc. today announced that it has sold its rubber and felt carpet cushion businesses to Leggett & Platt.

Report Says Home Depot to Open Smaller Format Stor

Lakewood, Colorado, April 29—-According to the Denver Post, Home Depot plans to open a smaller version of its home-improvement store with a 1950s look in Lakewood.

Employment Costs Rising at Slower Rate

Washington, DC, April 29--The employment-cost index rose 0.7% after a 0.8% increase in the fourth quarter of 2004, according to the Labor Department.

Personal Income & Spending Up in March

Washington, DC, April 29—-Personal spending and income both rose to higher-than-expected levels in March.

Georgia-Pacific 1Q Earnings Up

Atlanta, GA, April 28--Georgia-Pacific reported a higher first-quarter profit as price increases helped offset higher raw material costs across its businesses.

Office Furniture Shipments Off in 1Q

New York, NY, April 28--Shipments, backlogs and incoming orders for office furniture are slowing this quarter.